SteelSeries APEX M800

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 reviews of SteelSeries APEX M800. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Keyboards for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability. The design also gets good comments, but the reliability and price get negative comments. There are mixed reviews on the size and usability.

design, durability

price, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the SteelSeries APEX M800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

Mechanical keyboards are expensive because of their unique feedback given from the tactile and clicky switches. This is absent on the keyboard, hence we are sceptical about the extremely high price on the Apex M800. The new switch design brings along...

Proprietary keycaps are flimsy, not easily replaced ; The thing is huge ; Tiring to type on after a few hours

If you can get past its biggish bones and that absurd spacebar, the Apex M800 is a solid option for those who want ultra-responsive keyboard switches—especially when it’s on sale. SteelSeries’ asking price of $200 is more than a bit ridiculous,...

Steelseries Apex M800 Keyboard Review

When it comes to desktop keyboards, there are generally two types to choose from. There are those with the typical rubber-dome keys, and those that use mechanical switches. Gamers tend to gravitate toward the latter for many reasons, and the latest...

SteelSeries appears to be targeting twitch-based games with their Apex M800 keyboard, and I’d say that it does a great job in those scenarios. You only need to press the keys 1.5mm before they’re registered, and that can be the difference between...

Conclusion The SteelSeries M800 is a premium gaming keyboard at a premium price, and delivers consistent performance while offering high levels of customization. The software is helpful in setting up the keyboard to your preferences, and the lighting...

SteelSeries Apex M800

The Apex M800's £140 price makes it one of the most expensive gaming keyboards on the market. SteelSeries tries to justify the price by loading this unit with new features, from specially-designed mechanical switches to RGB-backlit keys.

SteelSeries Apex M800 Review

SteelSeries' Apex M800 is a great gaming keyboard that has some flaws. It's a good choice for a gaming keyboard that doesn't have a mechanical switch feel, but you won't find much documentation on how to use the keyboard's best features. Even though...

This gaming keyboard's RGB backlighting is impressive.

There is very little documentation for this keyboard – online and offline.

The SteelSeries Apex M800 is a great gaming keyboard choice if you don't like the click and clack that comes with most mechanical switches, but with the lack of documentation, you'll be on your own in figuring out how to get the most of it.

SteelSeries Apex M800 Review and Ratings

This mechanical keyboard packs attractive features (notably, a new kind of key switch) and elaborate lighting, but its few shortcut keys and superficial macro editor suggest you should wait for a price drop.

As mentioned under Design, we find the recessed keys and their lack of a well-defined edge makes it a bit too easy to slip off them on the Apex M800. This is an issue primarily when indulging in some frenetically paced gaming, especially those that use...

SteelSeries Apex M800 Review

What is the difference between a luxury and an overkill? As I sit here at 2:25pm on a Tuesday afternoon contemplating about this question, the more I think, the more I realize the line is not as clear as I have first imagined. In my opinion, luxury has...

One Minute Review: Steelseries Apex M800 Keyboard

Rather than follow the normal mechanical keyboard bandwagon and use Cherry switches, Steelseries has gone its own way with the Apex M800, designing a new mechanical switch the company calls the QS1. The proprietary switch is less clicky than many...

SteelSeries APEX M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - FunkyKit

Today I will be reviewing the SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This will my first review of a mechanical keyboard. In my opinion the worst thing about mechanical keyboards are the price. Most mechanical keyboards carry a higher price...

In conclusion, the SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a fantastic pice of hardware. The Price may be pretty hefty but break that down in the how long this keyboard will last and the unlimited customization capabilities and the price...